Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 162

Which of the following is the best method to minimize tracking through the use of cookies?

Answer options

• A. Use 'private browsing' mode and delete checked files, clear cookies and cache once a day.
• B. Install a commercially available third-party application on top of the browser that is already installed.
• C. Install and use a web browser that is advertised as 'built specifically to safeguard user privacy'.
• D. Manage settings in the browser to limit the use of cookies and remove them once the session completes.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, is effective because managing browser settings to limit cookie usage and removing them after a session directly reduces tracking. Option A, while helpful, does not provide a proactive solution to cookie management. Option B may introduce vulnerabilities, and option C, although privacy-focused, does not address cookie management directly.